Juan Soto Sweepstakes ♨️
Here is the latest on the Mets and free agent outfielder Juan Soto…
The Mets agreed to sign Juan Soto to a record 15-year, $765 million contract (story)
The Yankees feel they might have a “slight edge” to sign Juan Soto over the Mets because of Aaron Judge. His new contract could be for 15 years (Heyman, via MLB Network) - Dec. 8
The Mets remain the favorites for Soto, whose contract could grow to at least $750 million over 14-15 years (USA Today) - Dec. 8
The Mets and the Yankees have offers in the $710-730 million range, with the Mets offer believed to be slightly higher than the Yankees right now (New York Post) - Dec. 7
The Yankees are not Juan Soto’s first or second choice right now (ESPN) - Dec. 7
The Dodgers have made a highly competitive offer for Juan Soto, but are not viewed as a favorite to sign him (ESPN) - Dec. 7
At least four teams - the Mets, Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays - are thought to be in the $700 million range with their bids for Juan Soto (New York Post) - Dec. 6
The Blue Jays are staying aggressive in their pursuit of Juan Soto (Sportsnet) - Dec. 6
The Red Sox want to meet with Juan Soto again, partially out of concern of Steve Cohen’s ability to outbid the field (Boston Globe) - Dec. 6
In what could be down to a three-team race between the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox, the Yankees believe they will get a chance to top the final offer (SNY) - Dec 5
Juan Soto is expected to hold meetings with his camp this weekend before a final decision is made, which could come before the Winter Meetings begin on Monday, Dec. 9 (ESPN) - Dec. 4
Soto owns a career 1.175 OPS at Citi Field, and that could be used as a late selling point (NY Post) - Dec. 4
Bidding for Juan Soto has reached $600 million and a minimum of 12 years - he has started eliminating teams from the equation although the Mets are still considered favorites (Athletic) - Dec. 3
Juan Soto could make a decision on his new home this week (SNY) - Dec. 3
There is reportedly “widespread belief” that the Blue Jays will make the largest offer for Juan Soto in free agency (SNY) – Dec. 2
The Mets and the Red Sox are the two most likely landing spots for Juan Soto, with Hall of Famer David Ortiz working hard to recruit Soto to Boston. The Yankees might not be willing to go beyond $550 million with their offer (NJ.com) - Dec. 1
As the bidding enters its second round, the Yankees upgraded their initial offer to Juan Soto, who is looking for a 15-year contract (New York Post) - Nov. 27
The Red Sox are becoming more and more aggressive in their pursuit of Soto, and are seen as a legitimate contender for the superstar hitter (New York Post) - Nov. 27
While five teams have already made offers for Juan Soto, there are expected to be multiple rounds of offers made, with the first round of offers expected to be preliminary and meant as a way to gauge interest from all parties. The following offers / rounds will increasingly become more serious, with a final decision possible around the Winter Meetings (The Athletic) - Nov. 27
The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox and Blue Jays have all extended offers for Soto (SNY) - Nov. 26
Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy confirmed that his team are firmly in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, making clear that the Sox have “a sense of extreme urgency internally” to be competitive in 2025 (SNY) - Nov. 20
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner revealed that he had a “very honest” meeting with Juan Soto, but has “no idea” if the superstar will return to the Bronx (NY Post) - Nov. 20
Juan Soto ending up with the Mets this winter is seen as the “most likely scenario” according to one prominent insider (Athletic) - Nov. 19
The Dodgers reportedly met with Juan Soto on Tuesday (MLB.com) – Nov. 19
The Phillies haven’t met with Juan Soto yet, but they plan to (New York Post) – Nov. 19
The Mets are willing to bid $50 million over whoever is the highest bidder for Juan Soto (YES Network) – Nov. 18
Mets owner Steve Cohen, president of baseball operations David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza met with Scott Boras and Juan Soto on Saturday in Newport Beach, CA (New York Post) – Nov. 16
The Mets came away “hopeful” and perhaps “optimistic” of their chances of being able to sign Soto
They remain viewed as one of the favorites to sign Soto, as the meeting went very well
Someone would have to blow Juan Soto away with an offer to pry him from the Yankees, who could sign before the Winter Meetings (SNY) – Nov. 12
Francisco Lindor has taken a role in the club’s pursuit of free agent superstar Juan Soto (ESPN) – Nov. 12
Soto is eying a $700 million contract in free agency (New York Post) – Oct. 31
After the Yankees lost Game 5 of the World Series, Soto told reporters all 30 clubs will be in play for his free agency this winter (watch) – Oct. 30